From responsibility to resilience, teaching children growing microgreens and sprouts at home builds life skills, boosts learning, and strengthens family bonds.
Looking for an easy and meaningful way to help your kids learn and grow—literally? Growing microgreens and sproutsat home is more than just a fun activity; it’s a powerful educational tool that nurtures responsibility, patience, and mindfulness in children.
Whether you’ve got a windowsill or a full backyard, encouraging kids to grow their own food with simple “grow your own” kits connects them to nature, enhances learning, and fosters emotional development. It’s hands-on, screen-free, and loaded with life lessons they’ll carry with them well beyond the garden.
Nature as Teacher: Why Plants Are Great Educators for Kids
We have endless respect for school teachers and the impact they have on our children’s development. But as it turns out, one of the best teachers might be growing right on your kitchen bench or balcony. Plants—especially fast-growing and accessible ones like microgreens and sprouts—can help children develop skills that go far beyond the classroom.
We were especially inspired by this recent National Geographic article, How Gardening Can Teach Kids Life Skills, where author Kier Holmes highlights how gardening supports learning across subjects like science, math, and reading. But perhaps more importantly, it also instils essential character traits:
“Whether your garden is on a city windowsill or in a big backyard,” Holmes writes, “getting kids involved in tending plants can be a powerful teaching tool for subjects like science, math, and reading. But the art of growing stuff can also promote important life skills in children.”
Through simple gardening tasks—like growing sprouts and microgreens—kids learn patience, resilience, kindness, and responsibility. Watching a seed become something vibrant and edible gives children a tangible sense of accomplishment and self-worth.
Brain Boosts and Better Focus
According to another National Geographic article, kids who spend more time connecting with nature show improved cognitive development and stronger emotional wellbeing. As Sarah Milligen-Toffler, Executive Director of the Children & Nature Network, explains:
“There’s enough evidence that shows a very causal link between outdoor learning and academic achievement. We know now there are very specific ways nature impacts our ability to learn and engage.”
Even short bursts of time spent nurturing a tray of microgreens can support your child’s ability to concentrate, retain information, and engage in problem-solving. In fact, a Spanish study referenced in the same article found that simply seeing greenery—like trees or rooftop gardens—boosted brain development in children.
Social Learning Starts in the Garden
Growing microgreens and sprouts can also become a shared experience for the whole family. A 2018 North American study revealed that children were more talkative and engaged in longer conversations with adults while spending time in nature. Just imagine the meaningful chats that can unfold over an afternoon tending to sprouting jars or harvesting tiny greens for dinner.
Get Started with Your Kids Today
With our easy-to-use grow-your-own kits, getting started is simple and fun for kids of all ages. No green thumb required! All you need is a jar, seeds, water, and a few minutes a day. In less than a week, you’ll be harvesting your own fresh microgreens or sprouts—and giving your child a priceless learning experience along the way.
Ready to grow something great together? Explore our range of microgreens and sprouts kits and turn your kitchen into the classroom your kids will never forget.
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